Camden
County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
January 3, 2006
7:00 P.M.
Senior Center, Courthouse Complex
Camden, North Carolina
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Camden County Board of Commissioners was
held Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Camden County Senior
Center, Courthouse Complex, Camden, NC. The following members were present:
Chairman Melvin J. Jeralds
Vice Chairman Clayton D. Riggs
Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, and Mike Andrews
Also attending was County Manager Randell Woodruff, Clerk to the Board
Ava Murgia, Attorney John S. Morrison, and various staff members.
Commissioner Clayton Riggs arrived at 7:18 p.m.
Chairman Melvin Jeralds called the meeting to order. Commissioner Jeffrey
B. Jennings gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments
Chairman Melvin Jeralds called for any comments from the public.
Buddy Tucker, 617 Trotman Road, questioned if the county received any
money from the disposal fee from the recycling centers.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Melvin Jeralds proceeded with
the meeting.
Consideration of Minutes
Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings made a motion to approve
the minutes of the November 9, 2005 Special Meeting, November 21, 2005
Regular
Meeting, November 23, 2005 Special Meeting, and the December
5, 2005 Regular Meeting. The motion passed with Commissioners
Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman
Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner Clayton
Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Consideration of Agenda
County Manager Randell Woodruff requested that Item VIII. Old Business,
2. Community Development Block Grant Update and Item VIII. Old Business,
3. Discussion of School Modular Classroom Units.
Commissioner Mike Andrews requested that Item IX. New Business,
15 Land Use be added to the agenda.
Chairman Melvin Jeralds added Item IX. New Business, 11.A. Board
Appointments – Albemarle
Economic Development Commission and South Mills Fire Commission.
Chairman Melvin Jeralds added consultation with attorney for land acquisition
to the Closed Session.
Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings made a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn
Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner
voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not
voting.
Public Hearing – Special Use Permit Application – UDO 2005-09-46 – Home
Occupation – Marsha Bridges
Commissioner Mike Andrews made a motion to go into public hearing to
receive comments from the public regarding Special Use Permit Application – UDO
2005-09-46 – Home Occupation – Marsha Bridges. The motion
passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Mike Andrews
and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner
Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Applicant Marsha Bridges was present.
Chairman Melvin Jeralds called for any comments from the public.
Hearing no comments or questions from the public, Commissioner Mike
Andrews made a motion to the close public hearing. The motion passed
with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Mike Andrews and
Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner
Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Community Park Grants
In January, 2005 the Board of Commissioners approved local matching
funds and authorized submittal of applications to the Parks and Recreation
Trust Fund (PARTF) and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for
funds to construct improvements in Camden’s Community Park.
As of this date the County has received project agreements from PARTF
for $300,000 and LWCF for $95,633. In order proceed with this project
the County needs to execute the project agreements and return to NCDENR
by January 6, 2005.
Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings made a motion to authorize the Chairman
and necessary staff to execute projects agreements for PARTF Project
# P06005 in the amount of $300,000. The motion passed with Commissioners
Jeffrey Jennings, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye;
Commissioner Carolyn Riggs voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent;
and no Commissioner not voting.
Commissioner Mike Andrews made a motion to authorize the Chairman and
necessary staff to execute projects agreements for LWCF Project
# P06091 in the amount of $95,633. The motion passed with Commissioners
Jeffrey
Jennings, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye;
Commissioner Carolyn Riggs voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent;
and no Commissioner
not voting.
Community Development Block Grant Update
Chris Hilbert, Holland Consultants, gave an update regarding the number
of houses that will be rehabilitated and replaced.
Discussion of School Modular Classroom Units
County Manager Randell Woodruff recommended delaying approving the purchase
of any modular classroom units due to possible cost overruns on the school
construction and sewer system project.
Consideration of Special Use Permit Application – UDO 2005-09-46 – Home
Occupation – Marsha Bridges
Commissioner Mike Andrews made a motion to approve Special Use Permit
Application – UDO 2005-09-46 – Home Occupation – Marsha
Bridges with the conditions recommended by the Planning Board, and to
accept the Findings of Facts as presented. The motion passed with Commissioners
Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman
Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner
absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Set Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 2006-01-01 - Rezoning Application
R3-2 Basic Residential to General Use District -UDO 2005-12-43 – Melran,
LLC
Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to introduce and set public
hearing on Ordinance No. 2006-01-01, Rezoning Application for Melran,
LLC for Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter
as the agenda allows. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey
Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin
Jeralds
voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent;
and no Commissioner not voting.
Set Public Hearing – Ordinance No. 2006-01-02 – Proposed
Amendments to Article 151 of the Camden County Code of Ordinances
Commissioner Mike Andrews made a motion to introduce and set public
hearing on Ordinance No. 2006-01-02 for Monday, February 20, 2006 at
7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows. The motion passed
with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike
Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting
no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Request for Amendment to Special Use Permit – UDO 2001-01-02 – Camden
Yard Materials
Following discussion, Commissioner Carolyn Riggs made a motion to deny
the request from Camden Yard Materials to amend Special Use Permit UDO
2001-01-02 in regards to Saturday hours of operation. The motion passed
with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike
Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting
no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Technical Assistance Grant - EPA Smart Growth Program
The Development, Community and Environment Division (DCED) in U.S. EPA’s
Office of Policy Economics and Innovation is seeking applications from
communities that would like to develop in ways that meet environmental
and other community goals.
EPA is soliciting applications from communities that desire assistance
with implementing smart growth either through policy analysis (e.g.,
reviewing state and local codes, school sitting guidelines, transportation
policies, etc.) or public participatory processes (e.g., visioning, alternatives
analysis, build-out analysis, etc.). Selected communities will receive
assistance in the form of a multi-day visit from a team of experts organized
by EPA and other national partners to work with local leaders. EPA will
provide this assistance through an Agency contract vehicle, not a grant.
Team members will be nationally known experts in disciplines to be determined
by the community’s unique needs. After the visit, the team will
work with the community to deliver a final report. Although the assistance
is free to the community, priority will be given to those places that
can demonstrate commitments of local staff time, support from local businesses,
and other local resources.
Camden County applied for this assistance last May and was not selected.
At that time the proposed project was to initiate a public participation
visioning process, and a subsequent review and possible modification
of the County’s development based on the visioning outcomes.
Having spoken with the chief review officer for the program, staff learned
that the application was very strong and made the semi final round. Only
four (4) communities in the country received the assistance. Camden was
encouraged to reapply this year with a revised application that would
be a somewhat narrower scope.
In brief, the proposal requests assistance for a community participation
process that results in a recommended set of standards, processes and
tools for reviewing, evaluating, and approving development proposals.
The public participation process would be used to inform and seek feed
back from citizens about the critical impacts of rapid growth and to
build community consensus. The assistance team would use this community
information as well as their expertise in smart growth principles to
develop specific recommendations.
Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to approve submittal of Smart
Growth Implementation Application and authorize the Chairman and necessary
staff to execute the application and submittal letter. The motion passed
with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike
Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting
no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Tax Office – Authorization to Collect July 2005 Renewals
Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings made a motion to approve the authorization
to collect July 2005 renewals as submitted by the Tax Administrator.
The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs,
Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no
Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not
voting.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CAMDEN
TO: The Tax Administrator of Camden County (Sept. Renewals) Due 1/6/05
You are hereby authorized, empowered, and commanded to collect the
taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the office of the Tax Administrator
and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you, in the amounts and
from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. Such taxes are hereby
declared to be a first lien upon personal property of the respective
taxpayers in the County of Camden, and this order shall be a full and
sufficient authority to direct, require, and enable you to levy on and
sell personal property of such taxpayers for and on account thereof,
in accordance with the law.
SOUTH MILLS |
COURTHOUSE |
SHILOH |
TOTAL |
20,809.92 |
22,496.44 |
10,672.05 |
53,978.41 |
Witness my hand and official seal this 3rd day of January, 2006.
________________________________________________
Chairman, Camden County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
___________________________________________
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of Camden County
This is to certify that I have received the tax
receipts and duplicates for collection in the amounts as listed
herein.
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Tax Administrator of Camden County
Notice to State Controller of No Overdue Tax Debts
Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to approve the notice of no
overdue tax debts to the State Controller pursuant to G.S. 105-243.1,
as submitted by the Finance Officer. The motion passed with Commissioners
Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman
Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner
absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Budget Amendments 2005-06-BA012-BA017
Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to approve budget amendments
2005-06-BA012, 2005-06-BA013, 2005-06-BA014, 2005-06-BA015, 2005-06-BA016,
2005-06-BA017, with the current amended budget to date of $24,282.00.
The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs,
Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no
Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not
voting.
2005-06-BA012
BUDGET AMENDMENT
CAMDEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
Joyce Creek Fund
The Camden County Board of Commissioners passed the following
resolution at the meeting on the 3rd day of January, 2006 .
Be it resolved that the following are amendments to
the budget resolution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
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AMOUNT
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CODE
NUMBER
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DESCRIPTION
OF CODE
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INCREASE
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DECREASE
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| 53-7210-515900 |
Maintenance on
Ditch |
$10,000.00 |
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| 53-7210-599900 |
Fund Reserves |
|
$15,000.00 |
| 53-7210-504100 |
Attorney Fees |
$5,000.00 |
|
Explanation: Equipment needed to remove trees
hanging over the ditch. The balance of work will be included in next
fiscal year.
Total
Appropriation in Current Budget…………………......…….…….
$53,965.00
Amount of Increase of the above amendment……………….......…... $
-0-
Total appropriation in Current Amended Budget……………....……. $
53,965.00
We,
the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County, hereby approve
the changed in the County Budget as indicated above and have made
entry of these changes in the minutes of said board this 3rd day
of January, 2006.
Passed by majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County
on the 3rd day of January, 2006.
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Chairman, Board of Commissioners |
__________________________________
Vice-Chm. Bd of Commissioners |
_______________________________
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
2005-06-BA013
BUDGET AMENDMENT
CAMDEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
General Fund
The Camden County Board of Commissioners passed
the following resolution at the meeting on the 3rd day of January,
2006 .
Be it resolved that the following are amendments
to the budget resolution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
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AMOUNT
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CODE
NUMBER
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DESCRIPTION
OF CODE
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INCREASE
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DECREASE
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| 10-4500-574000 |
Tax Capital Outlay |
$6,060.00 |
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| 10-5900-546030 |
Medical Examiner Fees |
$3,600.00 |
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|
10-9990-000050 |
Contingency |
|
$9,660.00 |
Explanation: ½ cost of IBM Printer
for Tax & Water Bills. Additional medical examiner fees needed
Total
Appropriation in Current Budget…………………......…….……. $58,942.00
Amount of Increase of the above amendment……………….......….. $
9,660.00
Total appropriation in Current Amended Budget……………....…….
$49,282.00
We,
the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County, hereby approve
the changed in the County Budget as indicated above and have made
entry of these changes in the minutes of said board this 3rd day
of January, 2006.
Passed by majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County
on the 3rd day of January, 2006.
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Chairman, Board of Commissioners |
__________________________________
Vice-Chm. Bd of Commissioners |
_______________________________
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
2005-06-BA014
BUDGET AMENDMENT
CAMDEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
DSS Fund
The Camden County Board of Commissioners passed
the following resolution at the meeting on the 3rd day of January,
2006 .
Be it resolved that the following are amendments
to the budget resolution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
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AMOUNT
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CODE
NUMBER
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DESCRIPTION
OF CODE
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INCREASE
|
DECREASE
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| 52-330000-434869 |
Medical Transportation |
$12,000.00 |
|
| 52-800000-545008 |
Medicaid Drafts |
$12,000.00 |
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Explanation: Title XIX Transportation/Administration
Costs increased due to changes made in Federal reimbursement.
Total
Appropriation in Current Budget…………………......…….……. $1,269,118.00
Amount of Increase of the above amendment……………….......….. $
12,000.00
Total appropriation in Current Amended Budget……………....……. $1,281,118.00
We,
the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County, hereby approve the changed
in the County Budget as indicated above and have made entry of these changes
in the minutes of said board this 3rd day of January, 2006.
Passed by majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County
on the 3rd day of January, 2006.
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Chairman, Board of Commissioners |
__________________________________
Vice-Chm. Bd of Commissioners |
_______________________________
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
2005-06-BA015
BUDGET AMENDMENT
CAMDEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
South Mills Fire Commission Fund
The Camden County Board of Commissioners passed the following
resolution at the meeting on the 3rd day of January, 2006 .
Be it resolved that the following are amendments to
the budget resolution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
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AMOUNT
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CODE
NUMBER
|
DESCRIPTION
OF CODE
|
INCREASE
|
DECREASE
|
| 41-3600-434815 |
State Grant Revenues |
$3,750.00 |
|
| 41-5300-574108 |
Grant Equipment |
$6,175.00 |
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| 41-5300-534000 |
New Equipment |
|
$3,025.00 |
| 41-5300-504100 |
Attorney Fees |
$ 600.00 |
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Explanation: Additional Grant Funds awarded.
Total
Appropriation in Current Budget…………………......…….……. $129,250.00
Amount of Increase of the above amendment……………….......….. $
3,750.00
Total appropriation in Current Amended Budget……………....……. $133,000.00
We,
the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County, hereby approve the changed
in the County Budget as indicated above and have made entry of these changes
in the minutes of said board this 3rd day of January, 2006.
Passed by majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County
on the 3rd day of January, 2006.
___________________________________
Chairman, Board of Commissioners |
__________________________________
Vice-Chm. Bd of Commissioners |
_______________________________
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
2005-06-BA016
BUDGET AMENDMENT
CAMDEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
General Fund
The Camden County Board of Commissioners passed
the following resolution at the meeting on the 3rd day of January,
2006 .
Be it resolved that the following are amendments
to the budget resolution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
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AMOUNT
|
CODE
NUMBER
|
DESCRIPTION
OF CODE
|
INCREASE
|
DECREASE
|
| 10-4700-504100 |
Attorney Fees |
$25,000.00 |
|
| 10-9990 |
Contingency |
|
$25,000.00 |
Explanation: Additional attorney fees needed.
Total
Appropriation in Current Budget…………………......…….……. $49,282.00
Amount of Increase of the above amendment……………….......….. $25,000.00
Total appropriation in Current Amended Budget……………....……. $24,282.00
We,
the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County, hereby approve the changed
in the County Budget as indicated above and have made entry of these changes
in the minutes of said board this 3rd day of January, 2006.
Passed by majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County
on the 3rd day of January, 2006.
___________________________________
Chairman, Board of Commissioners |
__________________________________
Vice-Chm. Bd of Commissioners |
______________________________
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
2005-06-BA017
BUDGET AMENDMENT
CAMDEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
Water/Sewer Upgrade Fund
The Camden County Board of Commissioners passed
the following resolution at the meeting on the 3rd day of January,
2006 .
Be it resolved that the following are amendments
to the budget resolution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
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AMOUNT
|
CODE
NUMBER
|
DESCRIPTION
OF CODE
|
INCREASE
|
DECREASE
|
| 23-7200-599900 |
Fund Reserves |
|
$39,750.00 |
| 23-7200-574114 |
12” Lines to South Mills |
$39,750.00 |
|
Explanation: Wharf’s Landing contributions
to extend 12” water main from Burnt Mills.
Total
Appropriation in Current Budget…………………......…….……. $86,400.00
Amount of Increase of the above amendment……………….......….. $39,750.00
Total appropriation in Current Amended Budget……………....……. $46,650.00
We,
the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County, hereby approve the changed
in the County Budget as indicated above and have made entry of these changes
in the minutes of said board this 3rd day of January, 2006.
Passed by majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County
on the 3rd day of January, 2006.
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Chairman, Board of Commissioners |
__________________________________
Vice-Chm. Bd of Commissioners |
______________________________
Clerk to Board of Commissioners
County Attorney Contract for Legal Services
Commissioner Carolyn Riggs made a motion to approve the County Attorney
Contract for Legal Services as presented from The Twiford Law Firm for
Attorney John S. Morrison. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey
Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin
Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent;
and no Commissioner not voting.
Board Appointment – Board of Adjustment
Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to re-appoint Emory Upton as
member and Doug Lane as alternate, and appoint Patrick Duckwall as member
to the Board of Adjustment for a term of three (3) years. The motion
passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs,
Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner
voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Board Appointment – Tourism Development Board
Commissioner Carolyn Riggs made a motion to appoint Ed Merrell to the
Tourism Development Board for a term of two (2) years expiring December
31, 2007. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn
Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting
aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner
not voting.
Board Appointment – Albemarle Economic Development Commission
(AEDC)
Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings made a motion to re-appoint Commissioner
Carolyn Riggs to the AECD Board for a term of two (2) years. The motion
passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs,
Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner
voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Commissioner Carolyn Riggs made a motion to re-appoint Larry Johnson
as private sector representative for Camden County to the AEDC Board.
The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs,
Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no
Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not
voting.
Board Appointment – South Mills Fire Commission
Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to re-appoint Larry Johnson
as private sector on the South Mills Fire Commission for a term of one
(1) year and re-appoint Pam Boyd as Volunteer Firefighter for a term
of one (1) year. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings,
Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds
voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no
Commissioner not voting.
List of Boards Served On by the Board of Commissioners
Chairman Jeralds asked for the following list of Boards served on by
the Commissioners be entered into the record.
Melvin J. Jeralds |
Albemarle Commission Governing Board
Albemarle Health Board
Albemarle RPO - RTTAC
Camden County Recreation Advisory Board
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)
Pasquotank - Camden EMS |
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Jeff Jennings |
Albemarle District Jail
Albemarle Hospital Board of Trustees
Camden Education Foundation
Solid Waste Board |
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Clayton Riggs |
9-1-1
Albemarle Mental Health
Northeastern Workforce Investment Consortium
Pasquotank Camden Library Board |
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Mike Andrews |
Dismal Swamp Park Committee
E.City Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
E. City - Pasquotank - Camden Recreation Advisory
Pasquotank - Camden EMS
South Mills Fire Commission - Chairman
Wesley Hospitality House |
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Carolyn O. Riggs |
Albemarle Economic Development (AEDC)
Albemarle Smart Start
Chamber of Commerce
Department of Social Services
Economic Improvement Council (EIC)
USCG Support Committee
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Addition of New Board – United States Coast Guard Support Committee
Commissioner Carolyn Riggs asked that the United States Coast Guard
Committee founded by Pasquotank Commissioner Hank Krebs in 2005 be made
an ongoing permanent committee, with Pasquotank taking the lead.
Hearing no objection, Chairman Jeralds so ordered the USCG Support Committee
be made a permanent committee in Camden County, jointly with Pasquotank
County, with Pasquotank County leading, and Commissioner Carolyn Riggs
will serve an unexpired term during her term or terms as Commissioner.
Board Appointment – Child Fatality Prevention Program Team
The Camden County Child Fatality Prevention Team members, appointed
by the Commissioners, serve as long as the Board desires.
The Commissioners appoints a law enforcement officer, EMS provider or
firefighter and a parent of a child who died before reaching age 18.
Colonel Meads is requesting, according to statute, that his position
as Chairperson be replaced by Earline Whitehurst, who is a representative/team
member and also volunteered for the position.
Since Colonel Meads served as a local law enforcement officer, his resignation
leaves this position open as well. Deputy Tami Williams is willing to
serve on the Child Fatality Team.
In 2002 the Board appointed Dean Schaan to fill the position of EMS
provider. Mr. Schann would like to remain on the team.
The Team is looking for a parent of a child who died before reaching
age 18, but to date no one is available for appointment by the Commissioners.
At which time the Team finds a willing parent to participate, the appointment
will be brought to the Commissioners.
The Team meets quarterly on the 3rd Thursday in February, May, August
and November at 8:00 a.m. in the DSS building. The Clerk has asked for
a complete list of members and minutes of their meetings.
Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings made a motion to appoint Earline Whitehurst
as Chairperson Camden County Child Fatality Prevention Team. The motion
passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs,
Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner
voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to appoint Deputy Tami Williams
to serve as Law Enforcement Officer on the Camden County Child Fatality
Prevention Team. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings,
Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds
voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no
Commissioner not voting.
NCDOT – Resolution No. 2006-01-01 – A Resolution of the
Camden County Board of Commissioners In Support of Utilizing Secondary
Road Funds
No action was taken.
Albemarle Mental Health Center’s Audit Report FY 2005
The mental health reform legislation and state administrative policies
require the Mental Health Center’s audit report to be presented
to each participating county’s Board of Commissioners and read
into the minutes of the Commissioners meeting at which the audit report
was presented.
Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings made a motion to accept the Albemarle
Mental Health’s FY2005 Audit Report as presented. The motion passed
with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike
Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting
no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Land Use
Following discussion, Commissioner Mike Andrews made a motion to form
a land use committee for the purpose of specifying the use of county
owned land. The motion failed with Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn
Riggs, Clayton Riggs and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting no; Commissioner
Mike Andrews voting aye; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner
not voting.
County Manager’s Report
The County Manager gave an update on the following:
- Courthouse Renovation Project – Courthouse Committee will do a
walk thru on January 23 at 8:30 a.m., and the USDA will do a final
inspection on January 31, 2006. A dedication open house will be
planned by the Courthouse
Committee. The upstairs courtroom will be available for the February
6, 2006 Commissioners meeting. The upstairs courtroom will be shared
with others, and the Commissioners meeting will be held mainly
in the upstairs courtroom unless a conflict occur. At which time
the downstairs
courtroom will be utilized.
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Voting Equipment – Current equipment has been decertified. The
Board of Elections has scheduled a public forum on January 13, 2006,
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Courtroom to demonstrate the voting equipment.
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Unification – First of three (3) meetings on the unified government
process and referendum that will be held in May will be held Thursday,
January 9, 2006, 7:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church. Attorney John Morrison
reviewed his outline for the upcoming unified government presentations.
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New Budget Schedule and Capital Improvement Schedule has been drafted.
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Water Agreement with Currituck County – staff is drafting an update
to the water agreement with Currituck.
South Camden Water and Sewer District Board of Directors
Chairman Jeralds recessed the Board of Commissioners meeting and called
the South Camden Water and Sewer District Board of Directors meeting
to order at 8:55 p.m.
Upon adjournment of the South Camden Water and Sewer District Board
of Directors meeting by Member Jennings at 9:09 p.m., Chairman Jeralds
reconvened the regular Board of Commissioners meeting.
Closed Session
After a brief recess Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings made a motion to
go into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) for Consultation
with Attorney and pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) for the purpose of
discussing Personnel. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings,
Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds
voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no
Commissioner not voting.
The Commissioners entered closed session at 9:18 p.m.
Commissioner Jeffrey Jennings made a motion to come out of closed session
and back into regular session. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey
Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews and Chairman Melvin
Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent;
and no Commissioner not voting.
The Commissioners re-entered regular session at 10:05 p.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner
Clayton Riggs made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed
with Commissioners Jeffrey Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs, Mike
Andrews and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting
no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
The meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
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Melvin J. Jeralds, Chairman
Camden County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
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Ava Murgia
Clerk to the Board
